Calendar of events
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Ongoing
Platinum Senior Care Assisted Living, LLC will host Reminiscing Cafe 6-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8-11 a.m. Saturdays-Sundays at the facility, 4018 Blackbird Court, Waldorf. Event is for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s to relax and enjoy themselves. For more information, call 301-638-3194.
Vconnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Pomfret Way-of-Life Al-Anon Family Group and Alateen will meet 8 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Joseph Church, 4950 Saint Joseph Way, Pomfret. For more information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666.
Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, contact Carol Cox, 301-7583082 or carol.cox@gmail.com.
Vconnections will hold Veterans Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Chickfil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For information, go to www.vconnections.org. Charles County Professional Civitan Club will meet 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Golden Corral, 2800 Crain Highway, Waldorf. For more information, contact George Hawley, 240-367-6489 or planit4ueventplanning@gmail.com.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold bingo on Thursdays at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Early birds begin 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. For more information, call 301-934-8221. Southern Maryland Brain Injury Support Group will meet 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Spring Dell Center, 6040 Radio Station Road, La Plata. For more information, call Jerry, 301-7536335, or Debbie, 301-932-4920.
Friday Nighters Al-Anon Family Group will meet 8:30 p.m. Fridays at Lifestream Church Of The Nazarene, 5105 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. No Alateen meeting. For more information, go to www.marylanddc-alanon.org or call 1-800-425-2666.
VConnections will host Veteran Women and Family Coffee Break 9-10:30 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 107 Drury Drive, La Plata. For more information, go to www. vconnections.org.
VConnections will host Veterans Coffee Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at Burger King, 30004 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall. For more information, go to www.vconnections.org.
The American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville will host a Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. every Sunday. For more information, call Gary at 240-434-8490.
Friday, March 31
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Open Studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays through May 26 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Marbury. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host Invitational Exhibition with Addison Likins through April 23 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart.org.
Aaron’s Hope, Inc. will host An Evening with the Authors 7-9 p.m. March 31 at
CSM Jazz Concert and Festival will be 8 p.m. March 31-April 1 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. Cost $5 in advance; $7 each day of event. For tickets or more information, call 301-934-7828, email bxoffice@csmd.edu or go to www. csmd.edu/arts.
American Legion Riders Post 82 will host Spaghetti Dinner 6-8 p.m. March 31 at Harry White Wilmer Post 82, 6330 North Crain Highway, La Plata. Cost $10; carry out orders will be available. Proceeds go to American Legion charity programs. For information, call 301-934-8221.
American Legion Post 238 will hold Fried
Perch and Catfish Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 31 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $6. For information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293 will hold Lemon Herb Chicken or Tilapia Dinner 6-8 p.m. March 31 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Cost $10. Call 301-645-6331.
Saturday, April 1
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Gemtangles-No fooling! workshop 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 1 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. Cost $40 members; $50 non-members. Materials fee $10. For registration form or more information, go to www. mattawomanart.org/classes or call 301-743-5159. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity will host Warrior 5K Fun Run/Walk 9 a.m. April 1 at John V. Baggett Park, Three Notch Trail, 26929 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville. Registration starts 8 a.m. Rain or shine. Cost $40. To register or for more information, go to www.patuxenthabitat.org or call 301-863-6227, ext. 19. Annual St. Charles Running Festival will be 8-11 a.m. April 1 at Regency Furniture stadium, 11765 Saint Linus Drive, Waldorf. Proceeds from event will benefit University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. For online registration, fees and packet pick-up information, or other event details, go to www.charlesregional.org/ run or call 301-609-4132. Southern Maryland Astronomical Society will host Star Party 8 p.m. April 1 at Thomas Stone National Historic Site, 6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco. For more information, call 301-392-1776 or 301-8488045, email programcoordinator@smas.us, or go to www.smas.us. Baden Volunteer Fire Department will hold Yard Sale 8 a.m.-noon April 1 at the station, 16608 Brandywine Road. Event held inside and outside, rain or shine. Space rental $10; includes one 8 foot table. Proceeds from space rentals go to Baden VFD Equipment Fund. For more information or to reserve a space/ table, call Shirley Boswell, 301-579-6443.
Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism will host a craft fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 1 at Wade Community Center, 2300 Smallwood Drive, Waldorf. To register for a vendor space or for more information, call 301-645-9291 or go to www.CharlesCountyParks.com/Recreation/ Community-Center-Special-Events. Accokeek Foundation will host Lattes with Lambs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 1 at Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park, National Colonial Farm, 3400 Bryan Point Road. Cost $10 adults; $5 children, members and military; children under 3 free. For more information, go to www. accokeekfoundation.org. CSM Women+STEM=Infinite Possibilities Conference will be 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 1 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Building and Industry (BI Building), Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road. To register or for more information, go to http://stem.csmd.edu/ events_WAMinfo.html, call 301-934-7808, or email sandrap@csmd.edu. Unity in Our Community Forum: A Strategy to Grow will be 8:30 a.m.-noon April 1 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, 8730 Mitchell Road. RSVP online at www. csmd.edu/community/institutes/diversity-institute/ unity-in-our-community/. Free. Contact CSM Office of the President at 301-9347525 or pre@csmd.edu. The Hughesville Volunteer Fire/EMS Department will host a grocery auction 5 p.m. April 1 at 15245 Prince Frederick Road, Hughesville. For more information, go to farrellauctionservice. com.
Sunday, April 2
American Legion Post 238 will host a bluegrass concert 2 p.m. April 2 at the post, corner of Maryland Route 381 and 231, Hughesville. Tickets $15 per person; children under 12 admitted free with paid adult. For tickets or more information, call 301-7373004 or go to www.americanlegionbluegrass.com.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 and American Legion
Riders will host All You Can Eat Shrimp Feast 2-6 p.m. April 2 at the post, 6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata. Tickets are $25 for ages 11 and older; sold at door. For more information, call 301-934-8221.
American Legion Post 238 will hold Turkey Shoot 1 p.m. April 2 at Big Foot Trap Club, Loveville. Signup 11 a.m. For more information, call 301-274-3522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.
Monday, April 3
Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will offer Victim Awareness 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 3 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org.
Weekly Sensory Tubs in the Month of April will be all day April 3 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. To honor Autism Awareness month, the Children’s Department will
provide a different sensory tub each week for kids to enjoy. Ages 0-18. Call 301645-2864.
Art Night for Adults will be 6-7:30 p.m. April 3 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. Call 301-375-7375.
Tuesday, April 4
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Parenting Skills Group 6-7:30 p.m. April 4 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Best Foot Forward 6-7:30 p.m. April 4 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org. JobSource Mobile Career
Center will be located 9 a.m.1 p.m. April 4 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Ages 18 and older. Call 301-645-1395.
Charles County NAACP will host “A Remembrance of Dr. King’s Death April 4, 1968” memorial event 5-9 p.m. April 4 at Lefty’s Barbecue, 2064 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Buffet style dinner; dine in or out. Tickets $20. For tickets or more information, contact Cecelia Spinks, 301-5355650, or Tina Wilson, 301848-5805.
VFW Post 8810 Auxiliary will hold Member Meeting 7 p.m. April 4 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301645-6331.
Wednesday, April 5
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Anger Management 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 5 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb.org. Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Space-2Create 6-8 p.m. April 5 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org.
AARP Tax Aide will be 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 5 at Waldorf West library, 10405 O’Donnell Place. Call for appointment. Income restrictions apply. Registration required. Call 301-645-1395. Legal Advice about Foreclosure video chat sessions will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5 at Charles County Public Law Library, Charles County Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata. Space is limited. To RSVP, call the Law Library, 301-932-3322. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will meet 7:30-9 p.m. April 5 at St. Mary’s County Agricultural Services Center, 26737 Radio Station Road, Suite “C” Conference Room, Leonardtown. For more information, contact
L ynne Wheeler, 301-7518097 or somdaudubon@ yahoo.com. American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 293 will hold Member Meeting 7 p.m. April 5 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-6331.
Thursday, April 6
Tri-County Youth Services
Bureau will offer Ready for Life 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 6 at the office, 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301645-1837 or e-mail info@ tcysb.org. American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night 6-8:30 p.m. April 6 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-645-6331.
Friday, April 7
American Legion Post 82 will hold Steak and Shrimp Dinner 6-8 p.m. April 7 at the post, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Cost $15 steak and shrimp; $18 combination. Call 301-934-8221. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will hold Open Studio 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays through May 26 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road. Marbury. For information, call
301-743-5159 or go to www. mattawomanart.org. Mattawoman Creek Art Center will host Invitational Exhibition with Addison Likins through April 23 at the Center, Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury. For information, call 301-743-5159 or go to www.mattawomanart. org. Salome A. Howard Bar Association, Inc. will host annual Scholarship Affair 7:30 p.m. April 7 at Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway. Tickets $65 per person. For tickets or more information, contact SAHBA at 240-5233267, email salomeahowardbar@gmail.com. The Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco will host “An Evening with Mary Surratt and George Atzerodt” 6-9 p.m. April 7 at Port Tobacco Courthouse, 8430 Commerce St. For more information, contact Joyce Edelyn, 301-934-9056 or go to www.restoreporttobacco.wordpress.com.
Knights of St. John International Commandery #309 and Ladies Auxiliary #301 will host a dinner 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 7 at St. Catherine Church Hall in McConchie. For more information, contact Agnes Neal at 240-416-8811 or Jerome Short at 301-8026717.
Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host Fried Shrimp Dinners to go 5-7 p.m. April 7 at the station, 9765 Bel Alton Newtown Road. Cost $12. For more information, call Janet, 240-682-4840. American Legion Post 238 will hold Seafood Dinner featuring oysters 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 7 at the post, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville. Cost $7-$13. For more information, call 301-2743522 or visit on Facebook at American Legion Post 238.
CSM Spring Connections Literary Series: Poet Frank
X Walker will be 7:30 p.m. April 7 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA Building), Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road. For more information, call 301-934-7828 or go to www. csmd.edu/connections.
Brandywine Lions Club will hold a blood drive 2-7 p.m. April 7 at Baden Volunteer Fire Department, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine. For more information, call Bill Teslik, 301-888-1666. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293 will hold Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo Dinner 6-8 p.m. April 7 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Dinner served with salad and dessert. Cost $10. Call 301-645-6331.